Ingredient

Algin

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 9005-38-3
CosIng Ref 74179
Chemical Name sodium 3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
Formula C6H9NaO7
Mol. Weight 216.12 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Binding
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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Formulation Guidelines

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